Ductless Heat Pumps
When you look into an Olympia heat pump, you’ll have to choose between ductless and ducted versions.
Ductless heat pumps don’t require any ductwork to operate. These units mount on your wall and provide heating and cooling to a single room or area in your home. Although these devices aren’t necessarily powerful enough to heat or cool your entire home, they’re efficient and offer supplementary climate control.
You can also add multiple wall-mounted units to a single condenser when you go with a ductless heat pump, allowing you to cool and heat larger sections of your home with a single device.
Your ductless heat pump is inexpensive and quick to install, and maintenance is as simple as cleaning the filter every so often.
While ductless heat pumps aren’t for everyone, they work well in small homes or spaces requiring additional heating and cooling services.
Ducted Heat Pumps
Ducted heat pumps provide central heating and cooling, acting as a furnace and central air conditioning replacement. These devices are also highly efficient and can save you money on your monthly heating and cooling costs, as long as you’re comfortable with the upfront cost. According to Energy.gov, the government website that provides information on energy efficiency and renewables, states that “today’s heat pump can reduce your electricity use for heating by approximately 50% compared to electric resistance heating such as furnaces and baseboard heaters”.
These units work by extracting heat from the air and transferring it either inside or outside your home, depending on the season. For instance, in the winter, the heat pump pulls heat from the air outside and pushes it inside your home. In the summer, the system removes heat from the air inside your home and moves it outside.
You’ll want to remember that since ducted heat pumps utilize your home’s existing ductwork, some retrofitting could be necessary. This process will increase your costs, but there’s a good chance it will be worth the expense in the long run because of how efficiently these systems work, especially in Olympia’s climate.
Contact Hunt’s Services at 253-533-7500 to learn more about ducted heat pump systems in Olympia and elsewhere in Thurston County.
Deciding Between the Two Options
As you explore heat pumps, you might have some questions about which option is best for your home.
The gist is that ductless heat pumps work better as a secondary cooling and heating source in small areas, while ducted systems replace your furnace and central air conditioning.
You’ll want to weigh your options and determine which system type would work best in your situation. Figuring out how much you currently use your furnace and air conditioner could also make your decision easier.
It’s also worth noting that mold and allergens can form inside your ductwork, which is less of a concern when installing a ductless system.
Your choice will come down to your home and lifestyle. Contact Hunt’s Services today for more information.
